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Washington, D.C.

I use imaging spectroscopy methods based on reflectance, molecular fluorescence, and X-ray fluorescence to study works of art.

Washington, D.C.

I use imaging spectroscopies based on reflectance, fluorescence, and x-ray fluorescence to investigate works of art.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

The focus of this position is the identification and mapping of near-infrared spectral features associated with paint binding media and pigments to understand painting techniques and support conservation treatments (Advisor: Dr. John K. Delaney).

Ann Arbor, Mi

Through examination of bone tissue from various animal models, Raman spectroscopy was employed to study bone biomechanical function and normal bone development. Raman band ratios indicative of bone health and the orientation of the mineral and collagen fibrils were used to characterize bone tissue. Imaging projects included Raman hyperspectral imaging for mapping composition parameters and evaluating tissue stresses in a bone fracture model, and spatially offset fiber-optic Raman spectroscopy for subsurface and transcutaneous imaging of polymers and bone (Advisor: Dr. Michael D. Morris).

Manhattan, Ks

Utilized fluorescence and UV/VIS spectroscopies to observe binding of naphthalene diimide to DNA (Advisor: Dr. Daniel A. Higgins).

Columbia, Sc

Employed laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to analyze toxic metal content in coal fly ash samples (Advisors: Dr. Scott R. Goode and Dr. Stephen L. Morgan).

Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Instructor for Women in Science and Engineering summer camp (chemistry focus group), Instructor for IBM STEM.

B.S., Chemistry (Acs Certified)